Clinical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Therapist

Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Salary:

• Master’s degree (unlicensed): $53,444
• Master’s degree with active clinical license: $56,918
  (License differential applied for LPC, LCSW, LISW, or LSW)
  
  

Why This Role Matters:

The Clinical Therapist plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use challenges. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values clinical judgment, ethical practice, and professional growth.

Therapists are empowered to provide meaningful care while contributing to a team that prioritizes client dignity, trauma-informed practice, and long-term recovery outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

Deliver High-Quality Clinical Care:

• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments, including diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches.
• Treat individuals with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• Continuously assess client progress and adjust interventions to support measurable outcomes.

Manage a Meaningful Caseload:

• Maintain an active caseload with a focus on consistent engagement, retention, and therapeutic alliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans that align with clinical best practices, funder requirements, and program goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to support progress, problem-solve barriers, and coordinate discharge planning.

Contribute to a Strong Clinical Team:

• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and support to non-licensed therapists and staff as required by licensure or program standards.
• Engage in ongoing training, professional development, and quality improvement activities.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services–related field.
• Active state clinical license preferred and strongly valued (LPC, LCSW, LISW, LSW), as required by the program.
• Experience or strong interest in treating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Comfort using electronic health record (EHR) systems and standard office software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required clearances, including ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances.

What Sets You Up for Success:

• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ethical practice, client rights, and confidentiality.
• Cultural humility and the ability to provide affirming care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Leadership skills and willingness to mentor or support developing clinicians.

Why Clinicians Choose This Role:

• License-recognized compensation structure.
• Supportive team-based environment.
• Opportunity to influence clinical outcomes and program quality.
• Meaningful work with complex and rewarding populations.